Ellen in Australia: Andy Zenor’s Pub Quiz & Aussie Costume Contest

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Ellen DeGeneres June 12 2013

Ellen wanted to remember her amazing trip to Sydney, Australia on June 12 2013. She played all of the clips that she’s shown over the last few months. Ellen, Portia and Mama DeGeneres flew 16 hours to visit Ellen’s fans in Sydney. Ellen chose her first Down Under Underwear model, Matt. Then, Russell Crowe stopped by with his rugby team, The South Sydney Rabbittohs. Also, Ellen played pranks on Manly Beach and Ellen and Portia took a boat ride in Sydney Harbor.

Ellen: Sydney Underwear Model Winner & Know or Go! Harbor Edition

Upon landing in Sydney, Ellen invited her fans to the harbor for a special live show. She judged the Down Under Underwear Model contest and crowned her winner. Ellen pulled three women out of the crowd and put them on a tall platform in the middle of Sydney Harbor for Know or Go! It was pretty terrifying for Gabby, who began to hyperventilate. Aussie fans dressed up for Ellen and wrote her songs.

Ellen: Russell Crowe Australian Coffee & Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby Team

Russell Crowe came by with his rugby team, The South Sydney Rabbitohs, to show Ellen how well Swisse Wellness multivitamins work. He said he was on a cleanse and enjoys working out. Also, Crowe gave Ellen a lesson in Australian geography and slang. Then, Ellen went to prank Manly Beach with her writers Kevin and Lauren. Lauren got the giggles, but Kevin was a professional pranker.

Qantas flew Ellen and her crew to Australia. She recorded her trip and gave a special first class pass to a couple on their honeymoon. It was the flight everyone wanted to be on. Also, Swisse Wellness gifted $10,000 to an Australian couple that needed to pay school loans. Andy Zenor hosted an Aussie pub quiz and got a little bit drunk on Australian beer.

Ellen and Portia ended their trip with a boat ride around that harbor. It was relaxing and beautiful. She thanked everyone and pointed out the highlights from the boat.

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